Healing Strides provides Equine Assisted Services to individuals with personal challenges, partnering humans and equines to create powerful and lasting change in the lives of individuals throughout our community. Our incredible staff of instructors, mental health professionals, coaches, teachers and administrators’ facility is located on 22 acres in Franklin County. As the only Premier Accredited Center with the PATH Int’l in the Roanoke Valley, we offer mounted and unmounted activities, therapies, and support services in a safe and therapeutic environment. Mission To provide an organization for donors, volunteers and staff to promote wellness for people with personal challenges who can benefit from Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies in a safe and supportive environment. Values Statement Horses Inspiring Hope: valuing an inclusive, supportive culture through relationship, integrity, and excellence. Healing Strides is a 501-c3 non-profit organization in Boones Mill, VA with an opening for a highly qualified candidate! We are looking for a full-time Therapeutic Riding Instructor who would thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment with experience in equine management, lesson instruction, and general equine knowledge and safety. In addition to excellent communication and interpersonal skills, this candidate will currently hold or be willing to obtain their PATH Intl CTRI within two years of employment (training provided), may have experience working with individuals with disabilities, and/or have a background in teaching recreational horseback riding lessons. While experience in the equine assisted services industry is ideal, candidates with related and relevant equine experience are welcome to apply! Working alongside our Operations Manager and Head Instructor, this person will have a passion for working with horses and people, serving their community through equine assisted services. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $14.00 - $17.00 per hour Expected hours: 15 – 40 per week Benefits: Employee discount On-the-job training Opportunities for advancement Paid time off Paid training Professional development assistance Grade levels: High school Schedule: Evenings as needed Monday to Friday Weekends as needed People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Ability to Relocate: Boones Mill, VA 24065: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person
Salary: $14 - $17 an hour
Employment Type: Part-time
Qualifications
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